Baby Brynn: A Mother's Discovery
Posted: May 17, 2013 | Tags: Parenting | Comments: 0
Being pregnant is both the scariest and most exciting journey in a woman's life: the thrill of the unknown, the joy of creation, the fear of miscarriage, the terror of becoming a parent, childbirth, prayers that baby is healthy, prayers that mommy is healthy, relief that it is all over, excitement over bringing baby home, anxiety over bringing baby home. The list of all of the different emotions wrapped up into this one (or multiple!) tiny little package(s) are endless, with the overall hope that everything is going to be all right. I am currently 18 weeks pregnant with my second and though I may not be as nostalgic about this pregnancy as I was the first, all of ... Read More »
Happy Mother Love
Posted: May 10, 2013 | Tags: Holiday, Parenting | Comments: 1
I've never been one to need my mom on a daily basis. I've been a very independent person since I was just a little girl (so much so in fact that my mom made up a "miss independent" song for me when I was just three years old). However, the older I get, the more I wished we lived closer because I have found myself needing her more now than ever before. I don't know if it's because I am now a mother and I am starting to truly appreciate all that she has sacrificed in her life to raise her three children, or if it's because the thought of maneuvering my way through my own life without her ... Read More »
The Things He Says
Posted: May 3, 2013 | Tags: Parenting | Comments: 0
This past week has probably been one of the roughest weeks we've had with our little boy. What started as seasonal allergies turned into a full-blown asthma attack that has kept us indoors + doing breathing treatments every 4 hours. It's been exhausting, though I keep reminding myself to keep it all in perspective as I know there are so many others suffering from so much worse. To keep me smiling through what will probably be a long weekend, here are few of the funny little things Jackson has said despite how lousy he has felt. I hope you all enjoy a brighter & warmer weekend ahead. xx Me this morning while trying to hug and kiss on my ... Read More »
Beauty of Spring
Posted: May 1, 2013 | Tags: Fashion and Beauty | Comments: 0
Usually between the months of March and May I begin longing for that spring-fever-syndrome after a long winter of feeling drab, drab, drab. However, it is hard to get a spring in my step with pale skin, clothes that still aren't appropriate for the everlasting cold temps, and an ever-changing pregnant body with hormones just as neurotic as the weather. So since I can't do anything about the elements (both inside and out), I take charge of what I do have control over and hope the sun follows suit. Here are a few beauty products that have helped make me at least feel spring-ready, even if it is only 45 degrees outside today. What are some beauty products you ... Read More »
Being Pregnant...Again
Posted: May 1, 2013 | Tags: Parenting, Relationships | Comments: 0
Travis and I always knew we wanted children - more than likely two - but after dating for seven years before getting married and already being in our 30's, deciding when the right time to become less selfish was a bit harder than even we imagined. But we took the plunge and by our 2nd wedding anniversary we were two months pregnant with our first born son. The pregnancy was fun, exciting, and for the most part easy. The delivery wasn't quite as simple of a ride but I got the job done. Overall, the journey was amazing and at the end of that road brought us Jackson - which led us down unfamiliar territory on a path we ... Read More »
His Own World
Posted: Apr 26, 2013 | Tags: Parenting, Relationships, Travel | Comments: 0
No matter how excited I am for a vacation with my husband, saying goodbye to Jackson never gets easier. I am an emotional person by nature, and though I know it's probably best not to cry in front of him, I simply. can't. help. it. So the best I could do before leaving for our recent NYC trip was to ease his concerned little face by explaining to him that "mommy is just sad because she is going to miss him." Luckily, this made him less worried (immediately) and he went back to watching his movie while waving good-bye without looking up. (I'm not sure if this made me feel better, or worse?) Aside from time away with my ... Read More »
Big Apple Affair
Posted: Apr 24, 2013 | Tags: Travel | Comments: 0
There were a few (but very specific) things I wanted to happen while in NYC last week and being able to actually check each one off my list was almost as rewarding as the thing itself. I had breakfast in bed + took long afternoon naps. I shopped all over the city + experienced the best food crawl a pregnant girl could ever ask for, daily. I went coffee house hopping + started & finished a novel. I was on The Today Show + the Who's Who Segment with Kathie Lee Gifford (I'm a huge dork, I know). But the best part of the entire week-long trip was being able to spend quality time with my husband. Whether it ... Read More »
At The Right Time
Posted: Apr 11, 2013 | Tags: Parenting, Relationships | Comments: 1
Though we have traveled a lot this past year as a family, Travis and I haven't had a get-away with just the two of us since we traveled to Europe last May. I realize that many couples don't always get (or take) the opportunity to do this - though for the sake of the marriage should as I feel it is so important to help stay connected in your partnership. For this reason, I feel lucky because this Sunday Travis and I are heading to NYC for a week (Jackson is going to my parent's) and it really couldn't have come at a better time. I have always been a firm believer that things happen exactly when they are ... Read More »
Our Own Lil' Wimbledon
Posted: Apr 1, 2013 | Tags: Parenting | Comments: 0
Travis and I have always shared a love for tennis - he played all through high school and I just like to play (though I did take lessons as a child). So when our son was born three years ago, we couldn't wait for the day when we could get him out on the courts with us. Luckily, Jackson loves sports. He's great at soccer and can already hit a baseball in mid-air (no t-ball necessary for this little guy), but since tennis requires a bit more hand-eye-foot coordination, we just assumed it would be another year or two before we could turn our little dream into reality. However, after discovering our rackets in the closet last week, all ... Read More »
Live Blogging: Too Much Sugar!
Posted: Mar 27, 2013 | Tags: Parenting | Comments: 1
It is 6:33 p.m. on Wednesday, March 27. My husband and son have decided to break the wait-30-minutes-after-eating-to-exercise rule because we are desperate to let Jackson work off the sugar that is currently pumping through his veins. If you follow this blog at all, you know that getting Jackson to eat is often like being tortured to a slow death (read here). However, I have recently discovered two things, one of them (#2) dramatically revealed it's ugly head tonight. 1) Boys grow in spurts and when Jackson is in one of these spurts - he eats! - but when he's not, he doesn't. 2) If Jackson has had too much sugar intake prior to meal time (or anytime after ... Read More »
